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TECT asks for views on changes

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust is today beginning a consultation process with its beneficiaries, asking for their views on changes required to the structure of... Read More

Auckland to move to level 2, rest of NZ level 1

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that Auckland will move to level 2 and the rest of the country level 1 from midnight tonight. Ardern and Director... Read More

New mural for Tauranga park

A splash of colour is on full display at the Sydenham Botanic Gardens toilet block. Bay of Plenty based artist Shane Walker spent nine hours a day, over a two... Read More

LIVE: Three community cases of COVID-19

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is encouraging everyone to stay calm following the announcement that there are three new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland. COVID-19... Read More

BOP climbers competing in bouldering nationals

Climbers from the Bay of Plenty are joining others from around the country to compete in the NZ Open Boulder Championships today. The competition, which is being... Read More

Inanga abounds in purpose-built BOP habitat

Purpose-built ponds that provide a safe haven for inanga are being hailed as a success by Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana staff, following the results... Read More

Ministers sign off use of first COVID-19 vaccine

The Minister for COVID-19 Response, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, is providing an update to the media today. Cabinet has... Read More

Shark spectacle on Papamoa Beach

Two fishermen have pulled in a shark on Papamoa Beach, providing an entertaining site for beachgoers. Papamoa resident Alison Hart says that while she sees sharks... Read More

Brucie the bronzie

For locals who have grown up around the rich marine Bay of Plenty environment, seeing seals, dolphins, orca, little blue penguins, stingrays and sharks can... Read More

New community case linked to Auckland outbreak

UPDATE: There are seven new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today, including one community case and six at the border. The Minister for COVID-19 Response Chris... Read More

Tauranga tattoo artist awarded full sponsorship

A tattoo artist who owns a studio in Mount Maunganui has been awarded a full sponsorship from California-based Raw Ink. Norton Hollows spoke to SunLive about... Read More

Cactus smuggler sentenced for illegal plants

An Auckland woman has been sentenced to Intensive Supervision for 12 months and 100 hours' community work for smuggling succulents and endangered cacti into New... Read More